As we have been mingling with followers of many faiths and denominations, it has become clear to us that only a few know and understand the basic foundations for their beliefs. This is a heartbreaking reality!
On September 11, 2001 our world was changed forever! We realized that neither ocean nor land can be a deterrent against acts of terrorism, regardless of their origin or perpetrators. A new phobia evolved: “Islamophobia”, and with it many misconceptions of Islam. The result is a fear of anyone who looks like a Muslim (whatever is meant by that) and/or speaks Arabic. The main reason is profiling based on total ignorance. This stereotyping effects not only Muslims, but millions of Arabic speaking Christians and Jews.
So we made an attempt to separate true Islam from folk Islam. We will be looking at some misconceptions and what the Honored Qur´an has to say about them. All qur’anic quotations are from “The Meaning of The Holy Qur’an” by Abdullah Yusuf ’Ali.
May God's Peace and Mercy be upon us all.
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ReplyDeleteIt is very interesting that two English translations of the word الودود (alwadood) have led to a “misunderstanding” of our intentions:
"And He alone is truly-forgiving, all-embracing in His love." Quran 85:14 Translation of Mohammad Asad.
“And He is the Oft-Forgiving, full of loving-kindness.” Qur’an 85:14 “The Meaning of The Holy Qur’an” by Abdullah Yusuf ’Ali.
When this word الودود (alwadood) is used as one of GOD’s ninety nine titles or attributes, it means: He Who loves His pious worshipers and is loved by them and everything that depends on Him for their entire existence.
If interpreting one word can cause such a discussion, how much tolerance should we have of one-another while striving to come together as worshipers of the One True God, the Creator of the whole Universe?!